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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.56, 358.08 and 153.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.56, 358.08 and 153.12 is: 229.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.56 : 358.08 = 153.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.56/358.08 = 153.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.56x = 358.08 × 153.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.56x = 54,829.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,829.21/238.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.83

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